Commercial Legal Counsel (EMEA) - 3-4 Month Assignment (GVA)

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We are seeking a Contract & Commercial Legal Counsel for a 3 to 4-month temporary assignment within an international EMEA-oriented business. The successful candidate will support a wide range of commercial and contractual matters across multiple European jurisdictions, working closely with business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Added 05/11/2026

  • Commercial Legal Counsel with 3-5+ PQE in contracts and EMEA legal matters.
  • Lead contract negotiations across Europe.

À propos de notre client



Our client is a well-established international company operating across the EMEA region through a combination of direct-to-consumer and business-to-business channels.

The organisation markets and distributes its products through physical retail networks, e-commerce platforms, distributors, wholesalers and various commercial partners. With operations spanning multiple jurisdictions, the legal team provides pragmatic and business-oriented support across a broad range of contractual, commercial and regulatory matters.

To support the legal department during a period of increased activity, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Counsel on an interim basis for approximately 3 to 4 months.

Description du poste



Reporting to the Legal Director, you will provide day-to-day legal support on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters across the EMEA region.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements.
  • Advising internal stakeholders on contract-related risks and legal issues.
  • Supporting commercial, procurement, IT, digital, marketing and operational teams on legal matters.
  • Reviewing and negotiating distribution, reseller, agency and other channel partner agreements.
  • Drafting and negotiating service agreements covering areas such as marketing, digital services, consulting, logistics, technology and software.
  • Reviewing supplier, purchasing and procurement contracts.
  • Supporting legal matters relating to both B2B and B2C activities.
  • Advising on consumer law matters in relation to retail and e-commerce activities across Europe.
  • Ensuring contractual documentation complies with applicable European legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Contributing to the management of legal templates and contract processes.

Profil recherché

  • Law degree from a recognised university.
  • Qualified lawyer or in-house legal counsel with at least 3 to 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
  • Strong background in commercial contracts and general business law.
  • Proven experience supporting multi-jurisdictional operations within Europe or the broader EMEA region.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements independently.
  • Exposure to consumer law and retail/e-commerce environments would be highly advantageous.
  • Experience supporting both B2B and B2C business models is preferred.
  • Ability to balance legal risks with commercial realities and provide pragmatic business-focused advice.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Fluent French and English are essential.
  • French at native or near-native level (C2 preferred).
  • English at professional working proficiency level (minimum C1).
  • Immediately available or available at short notice.



Informations complémentaires

  • 3 to 4-month temporary assignment with immediate impact.
  • Opportunity to join an international organisation operating across numerous EMEA markets.
  • Broad exposure to commercial, contractual, consumer law and cross-border legal matters.
  • Dynamic and collaborative legal environment.
  • High level of interaction with senior business stakeholders.
  • International working environment.
  • Possibility of extension depending on business needs.



Indiquer la référence de l'offre
JN-112026-7141660

Résumé du poste

Secteur
Juridique
Spécialisation
Gestion de contrats / Administration
Industrie
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
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Genève
Type de contrat
Intérim
Référence de l´offre
JN-112026-7141660

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